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About

Broad Oak ward lies in the northern part of South Ribble, primarily consisting of the residential area of Lostock Hall. The ward is bordered by the West Coast Main Line to the east and the A582 Lostock Lane to the south, providing clear transport links. Its housing is a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and more modern developments, creating a settled, suburban character. The area serves as a commuter base for both Preston and Leyland, with local amenities concentrated along the main thoroughfares.

The ward's central green space is Coote's Wood, a community woodland area with walking paths that offers a natural respite. To the north, the land opens into agricultural fields near Stanifield Lane, marking a transition to a more rural landscape. A notable local feature is the historic Lostock Hall Motive Power Depot, a former railway shed that remains a landmark, reflecting the area's strong industrial heritage tied to the railways. Daily life is centred around local schools, shops, and several social clubs.

Area overview

On average Broad Oak has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broad Oak is £58,675 per year. The median sale price in Broad Oak is £252,000 (around £269 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £179,975 and £337,500. There are 2 schools in Broad Oak: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Broad Oak is home to around 3,994 people, with a population density of about 1,997.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broad Oak Population
3,994
Population density
1,997.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.8(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.03(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.01(-44%)
Shoplifting
4.76(-18%)
Other theft
4.01(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,637
91.04%
Indian
112
2.8%
Other White
54
1.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.7%
Irish
24
0.6%
Total population: 3,995

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,387
40.97%
Level 3 (A level)
601
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
460
13.59%
No qualifications
413
12.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
268
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 3,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
929
53.24%
Owns with a mortgage
574
32.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
9.17%
Other forms of private rent
37
2.12%
Other social rented
35
2.01%
Total households: 1,745

Property prices in Broad Oak

Median price: £252,000
Price per sq ft: £269
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £338K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Broad Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £493,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broad Oak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£365,500£311
Semi-Detached24£211,225£263
Terraced7£133,000£255
Flats6£121,000£215

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broad Oak

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£105,000£147,000£159,950
2017£232,500£102,500£180,000£124,000
2018£234,000£95,500£151,000£149,950
2019£236,500£107,000£190,000£119,000
2020£260,000£113,000£179,950£148,000
2021£290,000£200,000£151,000
2022£308,750£103,000£193,500£169,000
2023£347,500£89,138£230,000£174,500
2024£360,000£120,000£198,000£175,000
2025£363,000£133,000£214,750£154,000
2026£333,000£135,000£214,975£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broad Oak.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broad Oak.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£188£190£160
2017£212£192£189£173
2018£208£183£223£179
2019£215£212£192£154
2020£213£163£196£226
2021£240£221£243
2022£284£170£244£271
2023£279£192£250£276
2024£287£184£262£225
2025£304£201£267£268
2026£313£210£269£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broad Oak.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Broad Oak in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district.

Band A£1,628
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,171
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,985
Band F£3,528
Band G£4,071
Band H£4,885

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Broad Oak ward.

Local councillors

Clare Burton-Johnson

Broad Oak - Elected 18 Dec 2025

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Broad Oak

Is Broad Oak safe?

Broad Oak records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Broad Oak?

The median sale price in Broad Oak is £252,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Broad Oak?

Broad Oak has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Broad Oak?

Broad Oak scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Broad Oak sits around rank 30,568 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Broad Oak?

The average household income in Broad Oak is around £58,675 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Broad Oak?

Broad Oak is represented by 1 elected councillor: Clare Burton-Johnson (Liberal Democrats).